About Graduate Program: Mining, Geological & Geophysical Engineering (ms), Accelerated Master's Program in University of Arizona
The Accelerated Master of Engineering program offers the high performing undergraduate the ability to take Graduate level courses during thier undergraduate career. Student must be a currently enrolled undergraduate majoring in Mining Engineering at the University of Arizona. Most students complete thier undergraduate and graduate degree within 5 years.
The M.S. is intended for students who want to study in a specialized area and to work closely with a faculty member on a unique research topic and complete an independent research project. The M.S. degree is the ideal entry point into a Ph.D. program. Students planning to pursue a Ph.D. are strongly encouraged to pursue the M.S. option. The degree is 30 units including 6 units of thesis credit. Students are required to give one seminar or present a paper at a professional conference.
Upon completion of a M.S. degree, the graduate will be able to:
Possess a thorough knowledge of engineering principles in subdisciplines related to the department
Possess a basic knowledge of business and/or socio-economic principles that impact the profession
Have a sufficient mathematical and computer background to formulate and solve practical problems in the discipline
Access, analyze, and utilize available information from a variety of sources
Use competencies associated with critical thinking and problem solving
Demonstrate the ability to formulate and conduct a research project
Demonstrate the ability to communicate the results of a research project both orally and in writing
Demonstrate the ability to influence others
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively on a team
Demonstrate life-long learning skills
Possess an awareness of ethics in engineering research
Demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of the profession
Be able to assess and present an engineering problem and solution in relation to societal issues
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
- IELTS : minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
- TOEFL IBT: minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15)
- PTE: minimum score of 60
University of Arizona Annual Cost to Attend
Arizona Resident Tuition - $10,710
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,171 |
| Other Fees |
$628 |
| Room and Board |
$13,164 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,430 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$29,103 |
Out of State Resident Tuition - $28,800
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,171 |
| Other Fees |
$628 |
| Room and Board |
$13,164 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,430 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$47,193 |
